Set 4 | Important Indian Theatre and Puppetry Art MCQs

Correct Answer is D.

• Kumaoni Ramlila known to have originated in Almora in the hills of Kumaon around 150 years back.
• It has been recognised as the longest opera in the world.
• Listed in UNESCO’s world cultural heritage list.
• Outside Kumaon, Delhi, Lucknow and Jhansi have been main centres of this Ramlila.

Correct Answer is B.

• Patoonda Ramlila written and started by Guru Ganpatlal, this Ramlila is based on Valmiki Ramayan and Ramcharitmanas of Tulsidas.
• Verses are written in dhai kadi(two and a half lines), a popular folk style of North India.

Correct Answer is A.

• Swang theatre evolved in the 18^th century belongs to North regions of India like UP, Punjab, Haryana, Rajastha and Malwa region.
• It includes mimicry and is a dialogue-oriented rather than movement oriented performance.
• The two important styles of Swang are from Rohtak and Hathras.

Correct Answer is B.

• Jatra originated in Bengal in the 15^th century as a result of the Bhakti movement.
• It is popular in Orissa and eastern Bihar.
• Krishna Jatra became popular due to Bhakti saint Chaitanya’s influence.
• Jatras are travelling theatre groups which perform under the open sky.

Correct Answer is A & B.

• Ankia Naat and Oja-Pali are famous theatrics form found in Assam.
• Ankia Naat is attributed to the medieval saint and social reformer Sankardeva.
• A particular presentation of an Ankia Naat is called a Bhaona.
• Oja-Pali combines narrative singing, dancing, dramatic dialogue and action.
• Oja-Pali has a storytelling with dramatic techniques associated with the worship of Manasa, the serpent goddess.

Correct Answer is C.

• Wari Liba is a theatre form that is found in Manipur.
• Mahabharata and Ramayana are the themes of storytelling.
• Manipuri folk song is known as ‘Khulang Ishei’.

Correct Answer is A.

• Nakal is a folk theatre that is found in state of Punjab.
• It involves imitation and clownery.
• The skits are based on Punjabi folk tales and performed mainly by men, Bhand Community.

Correct Answer is A & B

• Dandiya Rass theatre form mainly found in state of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
• Originated from Gujarat and it is the socio-religious fold dance.

Correct Answer is C.

• The earliest reference to the art of puppetry is found in Tamil Classic ‘Silappadikaram’.
• India is said to be the home of puppets.
• This Tamil classic was written in 1^st or 2^nd century BCE.

Correct Answer is A, B, C & D.

• Different types of puppetry found in India can be categorized in String, Glove, Shadow and Rod Puppets.
• String puppets are one of the most articulate of all types of puppets.
• String puppets are made of wood, wire, cloth stuffed with cotton, rags and saw dust.
• India has a rich and ancient tradition of string puppets or marionettes.
• India has the richest variety of shadow puppets.
• Shadow puppets are flat figures.
• Shadow puppets are pressed against the screen with a strong source of light behind it.
• Shadow puppets are cut out of leather, which has been treated to make it translucent.
• Glove puppets are also known as sleeve, hand or palm puppets.
• The tradition of Glove puppets is popular in Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Wet Bengal and Kerala.
• Rod puppets are an extension of glove-puppets. They are manipulated by rod from below.